Not All Women with Heart Rhythm Disease Face Higher Stroke Risk
For many years, doctors have believed that women with atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, automatically face a higher risk of stroke than men.
This belief...
Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Atherosclerosis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and...
How Acupuncture Could Help Stroke Patients Move Again
Recovering from a stroke can be a long and difficult journey. Many survivors face months or even years of rehabilitation as they work to...
The ‘Mini-Stroke’ Warning Many People Miss Before a Major Stroke Strikes
A mini-stroke, known medically as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is often a serious warning sign that should never be ignored.
Although the symptoms may...
This Blood Pressure Goal Could Help Older people Avoid Heart Attacks and Strokes
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults, yet many people do not realize they have it.
Often called...
Acupuncture May Help Stroke Survivors Regain Movement
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
These Early Stroke Warning Signs Could Save Your Life
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted.
This can occur when a blood...
Scientists Discover a New Way to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death worldwide. In most cases, these serious medical emergencies happen when blood vessels become...
Scientists Find Hidden Trigger Behind Brain Bleeding in Older People
For many years, doctors have believed that most brain hemorrhages begin when blood vessels become weak, damaged, or break apart.
Conditions such as high blood...
“Magic Mushroom” Compound May Help the Brain Recover After Stroke
Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke.
DMT, short for dimethyltryptamine, is best...